California theme parks to ring in New Year with fireworks, music and more

Shortly after Christmas, the same question arises every year: What are we going to do on New Year's Eve?

Here’s what some California amusement and theme parks have planned for the last night of 2010:

Disneyland in Anaheim will stay open until 2 a.m. with live bands, DJs and midnight fireworks. Across the way, Disney California Adventure will remain open until 1 a.m. with the ElecTRONica dance party and a midnight showing of "World of Color," the nighttime water spectacular.

Rock On! Ride On! at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park will offer Terri Nunn and Berlin in concert, a Beatles tribute band, a hypnotist and line dancing. The $38 separate admission event will run 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

CityRockin' at Universal Studios Hollywood’s CityWalk will feature live music with a fireworks finale at midnight. The event is free, but parking wiil cost $40 after 6 p.m. Most of the shopping mall's clubs throw New Year's Eve parties. Although the theme park closes at 9 p.m., the WaterWorld theater will be seated on a first-come basis starting at 10 p.m. for midnight fireworks.

Kids’ New Year’s Eve at Carlsbad's Legoland California will start the countdown in Miniland's New York City at a family-friendly hour, with a giant Lego brick drop and fireworks at 6 p.m. plus music by Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players. Park closes at 7 p.m.